Gig Archive
Monday, February 8th, 2010
CHAPEL CLUB plus Lyrebirds, Munich & The Hornblower Brothers
Audio, 7.30pm, £5 adv
CHAPEL CLUB plus Lyrebirds, Munich & The Hornblower Brothers
Audio, 7.30pm, £5 adv
Over 16's only. ID Required. Please note upgraded from The Hope to meet demand, original tickets valid. A name that may or may not appear on any number of lists at the outset of 2010, Chapel Club seem intent on ploughing their own furrow regardless of the hype - and are pleased to confirm the release of their second single, 'O Maybe I'. 
An intimate, exclusive gig with our favourite Brighton quartet as the band showcase new material & visuals. All for a bargain price of £5 plus booking fee! Over 16's welcome.
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
JESCA HOOP plus Caroline Weeks & Emily Baker
Latest Music Bar, 8pm, £8 adv
JESCA HOOP plus Caroline Weeks & Emily Baker
Latest Music Bar, 8pm, £8 adv
'Hunting My Dress sounds like the sprouting of a wondrous new talent' Guardian. 'Full of musical inventions that back Hoop's crystal-clear vocals perfectly' Independent. 'Devastatingly delicious' Time Out. 'Striking debut from Californian-born songstress.' Q. 'An assured innovative, impressive piece of work' Observer. Need we say anymore? Don't miss. All ages welcome. 
Having released their critically-acclaimed debut album in October, Miike Snow return to the UK in January for a nationwide UK tour and will also release a brand new single 'Silvia' on Columbia Records on Monday 25th January. "A sublime collection of pinballing sounds" Time Out. Over 16's welcome with tickets on sale 9am Friday 20th November! In association with Mean Fiddler. 
With two independent single releases under their belt, the Manchester trio are set to release their debut album 'Acolyte'. Splicing New Order's patent Mancunian brand of indie disco intellectualism with the unbound, arms aloft euphoria of Orbital or the Chemical Brothers. Muse gone minimal, or Kasabian on Kompakt, a debut album of ecstatic everyman anthems equally at home on a main stage or lost out in the middle of the floor. Over 16's only.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB plus Dutch Uncles & Puritans
Hastings Crypt, 7.30pm, £9.50 adv
BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB plus Dutch Uncles & Puritans
Hastings Crypt, 7.30pm, £9.50 adv
A couple of years ago, Bombay Bicycle Club were at the forefront of the underage band scene, alongside their school peers Cajun Dance Party. Still just 19 years old � they have only finished their A-Levels last year and are one of the hottest young bands around. Over 14's welcome. Tickets on sale now! 
As the news of Pavement's reformation rings in our ears we are delighted to confirm a return to Brighton for frontman Stephen Malkmus! Tickets on sale now with those 14+ welcome!
Monday, December 7th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* BEN HOWARD plus Park Bench Poet
Komedia Studio Bar, 8pm, £6 adv
*SOLD OUT!* BEN HOWARD plus Park Bench Poet
Komedia Studio Bar, 8pm, £6 adv
A welcome return to Brighton for Ben Howard after an amazing performance in support of Fink back in September. Ben Howard is a live acoustic talent not to be missed. With recent supports for Xavier Rudd, Fink, Jason Mraz and Brett Dennen he's turning heads throughout Europe and across the pond. Growing up in Devon, Ben's blend of percussive folk and raw acoustics are a fitting acknowledgement of his roots: both scenic and musical. Over 14's welcome.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* FRANKMUSIK plus Killa Kela & Starsmith DJ Set
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £10 adv
*SOLD OUT!* FRANKMUSIK plus Killa Kela & Starsmith DJ Set
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £10 adv
Frankmusik (real name Vincent Frank) is a producer, songwriter from Thornton Heath, South East London. He has lived there all his life and, one day, decided that it was high time that he made some pop music that was a little different. His debut album “Complete Me” is out now and we bring him back to Brighton after selling out Audio in July! Tickets on sale 9am Friday! Over 14's welcome.
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
GOLDHAWKS plus The Perils, Hold Fire & Ice Black Birds
The Hope, 8pm, £6 adv
GOLDHAWKS plus The Perils, Hold Fire & Ice Black Birds
The Hope, 8pm, £6 adv
After supporting The Temper Trap in September we are very excited to be bringing back Goldhawks. They are a hot tip for 2010 so come and see them in these intimate surroundings. Support from local favourites The Perils, Hold Fire & Ice Black Birds. Over 18's only. ID Required. 
With the BBC Radio 1 A-listed ‘Heartbeat’ and ‘Best African Act’ MOBO under her belt, Nneka embarks on a five date UK tour following the success of her recently released album – the lush and visionary 'No Longer At Ease'. Over 14's welcome.
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
GARY NUMAN plus Dirty Harry The Pleasure Principle Tour
Brighton Dome, 7.30pm, £19 adv
GARY NUMAN plus Dirty Harry The Pleasure Principle Tour
Brighton Dome, 7.30pm, £19 adv
The Pleasure Principle was the point where Numan became a huge international solo star, reaching the Top 10 in the States with 'Cars' and Top 20 with the album. Given the conservative nature of the music scene in America at that time and the fact that the LP didn't even feature any guitars, let alone conventional song structures ('Cars' doesn't even have a chorus), this is one of those special moments in pop music when a new idea breaks through all the boundaries. Tickets on sale Friday 10th July! 
You may have already heard WAVVES. If you have not, all I can say this: WAVVES are exemplifying every pastiche of what anyone in their mid 20's has been through musically and somehow, some that they have not. WAVVES is the unlikely sound of today's American youth. Over 16's welcome. 
21st Century Man/Achtung Mutha – 2nd November 2009. Limited edition gatefold double CD. Track listing, details and Luke Haines Power Trio live dates TBA. It’s been three long years, people… three long years. Over 18's only.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* 3OH!3 plus Sean Smith DJ Set & Bamboo Shoots
Komedia, 8pm, £10 adv
*SOLD OUT!* 3OH!3 plus Sean Smith DJ Set & Bamboo Shoots
Komedia, 8pm, £10 adv
This Colorado duo are like nothing else around creating catchy as hell pop/rap/rock/electronica which is taking over the planet. The bands new single featuring Katy Perry, Starstrukk is out soon. Tickets for this highly anticipated show go on sale Wednesday 2nd September! 14 + only.
Monday, November 2nd, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* REVEREND & THE MAKERS plus Yves Klein Blue
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £12 adv
*SOLD OUT!* REVEREND & THE MAKERS plus Yves Klein Blue
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £12 adv
We are delighted to confirm Sheffield indie troupe Reverend & The Makers to play at Concorde 2 on Monday 2nd November. This is in support of the bands second album, 'A French Kiss In The Chaos' which is out on 27th July.
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
DANANANANAYKROYD plus Dinosaur Pile Up & Calories
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £8 adv
DANANANANAYKROYD plus Dinosaur Pile Up & Calories
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £8 adv
Scottish fight pop quintet Dananananaykroyd possess the best name in indie and we bring them to Brighton after storming sets at TGE. The band are signed to Best Before, are perfect for fans of Fugazi & Blood Brothers and have toured relentlessly in 2009 including runs with Foals & Kaiser Chiefs. Over 16's welcome.
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* THE XX plus Esben and The Witch
Audio *note venue upgrade*, 8pm, £7 adv
*SOLD OUT!* THE XX plus Esben and The Witch
Audio *note venue upgrade*, 8pm, £7 adv
One of the most hotly tipped UK bands of the year, the magnificent, The xx. They are about to tour with Florence & The Machine and we bring them back after a storming set at The Great Escape. Tickets on sale now priced at £7 plus booking fee with those 16+ with ID welcome. Please note venue upgrade to meet demand, original tickets valid. 
Scottish pop legends Camera Obscura have been making music for over a decade and make a welcome visit to Brighton on Friday 23rd October at Komedia. The band are touring in support of their latest full length via 4AD, 'My Maudlin Career' which has received rave reviews across the board. Over 14's welcome. 
Twisted Wheel have quickly earned themselves a reputation as one of the hardest working young touring bands around and also as the support band of choice (previously having gigged with Oasis, Paul Weller, Kasabian, The Enemy, Ian Brown, The View, Pigeon Detectives, The Courteeners, Reverend & The Makers, The Rascals, The Coral & The Happy Mondays). Over 16's only.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
NME RADAR TOUR feat Golden Silvers and much more!!
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £9.50 adv
NME RADAR TOUR feat Golden Silvers and much more!!
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £9.50 adv
Showcasing the best alternative talent from around the globe with sets from Golden Silvers, Marina & The Diamonds, Local Natives and Yes Giantess. Over 14's welcome. In association with Kilimanjaro.
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
*SOLD OUT! EASTPAK TOUR feat Alexisonfire, Anti Flag & more!
Concorde 2, 7pm - 11pm, £15 adv
*SOLD OUT! EASTPAK TOUR feat Alexisonfire, Anti Flag & more!
Concorde 2, 7pm - 11pm, £15 adv
The EASTPAK Antidote Tour is on! It’s a fast growing fall tradition; the EASTPAK Antidote Tour is gearing up to rock Europe “built-to-resist” style in October and November of this year. This killer show features sets from Alexisonfire, Anti Flag, Four Year Strong & The Ghost Of A Thousand. Tickets on sale 9am Saturday 12th September. Over 14's welcome. Make sure you get in quick!
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
GENERAL FIASCO plus The Onlookers & Hold Fire
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
GENERAL FIASCO plus The Onlookers & Hold Fire
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
Irish new kids on the block General Fiasco will bring their infectious indie-pop back to Brighton after a packed out Great Escape show on Saturday 10th October at Audio. They are releasing their full debut single, 'We Are The Foolish' in September. Tickets are priced at just £6 adv, over 16's are welcome. 
The Big Pink have confirmed details of their next single, the follow-up to ‘Velvet’. Entitled ‘Stop The World’, it comes backed with exclusive track ‘Crushed Water’ and is set to be released on 29th June on 7” vinyl / digital download through 4AD. We bring them to Brighton for their first headline show here on Friday 9th October at Digital. Over 14's are welcome to the gig and the ticket includes free entry to the Stone Love indie clubnight that follows the show! 
Despite being just 25 years old, it’s been a fairly lengthy journey towards the top for Speech Debelle, whose stunning album Speech Therapy has taken the
critics by storm and seen her win the Mercury Music Prize! Over 18's only. In association with Coalition.
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
FIERY FURNACES plus Pete Um & Esben and The Witch
Audio *note venue upgrade*, 7pm - 10pm, £8.50 adv
FIERY FURNACES plus Pete Um & Esben and The Witch
Audio *note venue upgrade*, 7pm - 10pm, £8.50 adv
'I’m Going Away' is the Fiery Furnaces’ eighth album. It
was recorded by and mixed with Jason Loewenstein at
the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009 in New York
City. Over 18's only, ID Required. Please note venue upgrade due to demand! Original tickets valid.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* MUMFORD & SONS plus Shoreline & Pete Roe
Komedia, 8pm, £7 adv
*SOLD OUT!* MUMFORD & SONS plus Shoreline & Pete Roe
Komedia, 8pm, £7 adv
Mumford & Sons have emerged from the London folk scene that produced Laura Marling and Noah and the Whale. They play hearty country-tinged acoustic anthems featuring banjo, double bass and four-part harmonies. Frontman Marcus Mumford is Marling's drummer and the quartet have supported the Mercury nominee widely on tour, winning wide praise for their live shows. Over 14's only. 
These scruffy bike-riding vegans could easily be enjoyed by fans of Dylan, Springsteen and the Hold Steady as much as they could by devotees of LCD Soundsystem. Over 14's only, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult. In association with Mean Fiddler. 
A very special intimate warm up show with adopted Brighton heroes, The Maccabees. They need no introduction and no prior warning that tickets which go on sale at 10am on Monday 14th September will sell out very quickly! They will be available from www.loutpromotions.co.uk, www.komedia.co.uk/brighton, Rounder Records & Resident Records. Over 14's welcome.
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* THE TEMPER TRAP plus Goldhawks
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £7.50 adv
*SOLD OUT!* THE TEMPER TRAP plus Goldhawks
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £7.50 adv
A double bill from two very hotly tipped indie/dance acts! Headlined by Australias big hopes, The Temper Trap who are readying their debut album through Infectious Records and are playing all the big festivals this summer. Over 16's welcome. ID Required. 
“Mean moody and magnificent. One of the most original singer-songwriters around.” Clash. "...say hello to your new soundtrack." NME. “Captivating." Q. “Surprises when you least expect it. Sort of Revolution refuses to succumb to the obvious.” Mojo. “Smoulders with a slow, intense heat.” Metro. Over 14's welcome. Unreserved seating. 
Explosive. Forceful. Harmonic. Brittle. Roaring. Sharp. Grand. Spritual. Yes, apart from all the accounts of the good looking and well dressed band members – of which the band members in Mando Diao couldn’t really care less - there’s the only thing that really matters and what it all comes down to: the gospel, importance and impact of music. Over 14's welcome, 14's - 17's accompanied by an adult. 
Passion Pit formed just two years ago, and have quickly become one of the most exciting artists around at the moment. Their debut album, Manners, was released earlier this year and has already become 2009’s hottest electronic record, with singles such as The Reeling to back it up. Over 14's only, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult. In association with Mean Fiddler.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
CHERBOURG plus Kurran & The Wolfnotes and Curly Hair
Prince Albert, 8pm, £6 adv
CHERBOURG plus Kurran & The Wolfnotes and Curly Hair
Prince Albert, 8pm, £6 adv
Cherbourg emerged in 2008 from the London folk scene with an original sound, generated through a common respect and desire to embrace as many of each other’s varying musical influences as possible. It is rare to find a band of such accomplished and diversely talented musicians. Four part vocal harmonies, epic beats and soaring melodies are the staples of the sound the band delivers. Over 18's only.
Saturday, August 29th, 2009
FAKE PROBLEMS & THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS plus guests
Freebutt, 8pm, £7 adv
FAKE PROBLEMS & THE RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS plus guests
Freebutt, 8pm, £7 adv
Fake Problems continue to grow their carnival of Southern-fried indie-rock. Or is it gypsy-styled alt-country? Chamber music with disco parts? Whatever the classification, It's Great To Be Alive is a textured, wistful amalgam of influences that reveals a seasoned band carving out a unique identity. Over 16's welcome.
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
THE WEDDING PRESENT plus guests At The Edge Of The Sea
Concorde 2, 3pm - 10pm, £15 adv
THE WEDDING PRESENT plus guests At The Edge Of The Sea
Concorde 2, 3pm - 10pm, £15 adv
A one day musical extravaganza curated by The Wedding Present plus The Pipettes, Lucky Soul, Frank Sidebottom, Terry De Castro, Astrid Williamson and many more. Over 14's welcome. Under 16's to be accompanied by an adult. Doors 3pm - 10pm, please note early start!! 
A welcome return for Louts favourite Danish pop stars, Alphabeat! After packing out Audio & Concorde 2 in 2008 we are very excited to bring them back for an intimate show at Coalition as they warm up for V Festival. Over 14's welcome, 14's - 16's must be accompanied by an adult. ID Required. 
We are ecstatic to be bringing our favourite NYC indie champions back to Brighton in the form of this super exclusive, secret show at Digital this Friday! We welcome them back after promoting MGMT’s first Brighton shows back in early 08 for a V Festival warm up especially requested by the band themselves. Tickets on sale @ 5pm with over 18's only. 
The band are singer Rhys, his brother Tom the drummer and Steve and Joel - guitar and bass respectively - and the foursome have been stretching air con units all year with the help of their steamy live sets and deranged, fanatical fan base. Revelling in the work of their contemporaries instead of the punk legends of yore has given the band a distinctive magic and freshness that has clearly struck a chord with a legion of followers and Myspace addicts. Please note venue change, original tickets valid. Over 16's welcome. 
Frankmusik (real name Vincent Frank) is a producer, songwriter from Thornton Heath, South East London. He has lived there all his life and, one day, decided that it was high time that he made some pop music that was a little different. His debut album “Complete Me” will be released 22 June 2009. Over 16's welcome. 
Elliot Minor reaped the rewards that their fiercely devoted hard work, infectious songwriting and natural musicianship deserved when they infiltrated the mainstream with five Top 20 singles and their eponymously titled Top 10 album. Now working on material for their eagerly anticipated second album, 2009 will be the year that they become a household name. In association with our good friends, Kilimanjaro.
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* SILVERSUN PICKUPS plus Animal Kingdom & An Horse
Digital, 7pm - 10pm, £9 adv
*SOLD OUT!* SILVERSUN PICKUPS plus Animal Kingdom & An Horse
Digital, 7pm - 10pm, £9 adv
*Please note venue change due to huge demand!* With their widely acclaimed new album ‘Swoon’ already a huge success following a #7 debut on the Billboard album chart, Silversun Pickups’ upward momentum continues with the confirmation with their biggest UK tour to date. With the help of producer and mixer team of Dave Cooley and Tony Hoffer, Silversun Pickups created ‘Swoon’. The songs are taut, embellished in places with string arrangements that compliment the band’s trademark distortion. Aubert’s lyrics narrate personal traumas as the album weaves a tapestry of beauty and aggression. Silversun Pickups will release the single ‘Panic Switch’ on June 29th to coincide with the tour. Over 18's only. 
We are delighted to announce the return of the mighty Athlete. The band have been away making a new record (their 4th), are in the process of signing a new record deal and generally sprucing up for another venture out into the big wide world. An announcement of the new label and forth coming releases will follow shortly. In the meantime the band head out on a UK Summer tour to bring them back face to face with the public who have helped them sell over 1 million albums, be Mercury music prize nominated and scoop an Ivor Novello award for best song (Wires). Over 14's welcome.
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
THE JOY FORMIDABLE plus Lyrebirds & Welfare Mothers
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
THE JOY FORMIDABLE plus Lyrebirds & Welfare Mothers
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
Their material has it's roots in the vast, lonely countryside of the Clwydian borders but London has roused offshoots from the TJF bough. They have become a uniquely home-grown affair with the band driving every creative aspect, visually and musically. The band’s bedroom a chrysalis, that mutates daily from sleeping quarters, to studio to workshop. It was here they recorded first singles Austere and Cradle and their 8 track CD “A Balloon called Moaning" - a defiant release of optimism against their own heavy hearts. 
*Due to international commitments unfortunately this show has had to be cancelled. Refunds are available from point of purchase* One eskimO are the bright light on the musical horizon. Their unconventional live set up, consisting of a flugel toting bass player and cajon hitting percussionist create a beautiful atmosphere of idyllic melodies only to be complimented further by front man Kristian’s effortless vocals. This timeless style of music crosses the boundaries of many peoples taste and is sure to be the secret to their success. 
To celebrate the release of the bands 2nd album, 'New Hopes, New Demonstrations', we are delighted to bring you an album launch party for The Ghost Of A Thousand. Proudly sponsored by Jaigermeister & Rockstar, the gig will see the band play live supported some awesome acts and dj's. Oh and to top this off it's absolutely free! This is is going to be amazing.
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 3
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 3
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
The final day but so much more on offer from Kasabian, Hockey, The Soft Pack, Little Boots, Kid British, Gang Of Four, VV Brown, Patrick Wolf, School Of Seven Bells, White Denim, Heartbreak, Mr Hudson, Juliette Lewis, Enter Shikari, Telepathe, British Sea Power, Idlewild, Sky Larkin, Ipso Facto & Esser. Full details on all gigs, clubnights, after-parties & everything in between at www.escapegreat.com!
Friday, May 15th, 2009
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 2
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 2
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
Our must see bands for Friday include Dan Black, Metronomy, Mumford & Sons, The Teenagers, Ben Kwellers, Holy Fuck, The Joy Formidable, Broken Records, Noah & The Whale, Vivian Girls, Casiokids, The Mae Shi, Micachu & The Shapes, British Sea Power, Mystery Jets, Johnny Flynn, Chairlift, The Charlatans, Lightspeed Champion, The Soft Pack & Mongrel. Times and venues listed at www.escapegreat.com!
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 1
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL: DAY 1
Various Brighton Venues, Various times, £45 adv
Over 300 new local and international artists are showcased in 25 venues over 3 days in Brighton. The dates for your diary are Thursday 14th - Saturday 16th May 2009. In addition to this your wristband gets you access to outdoor gigs, afternoon shows, club nights, after parties and much more. Our recommended for Thursday include Black Lips, The Maccabees, Hockey, Chew Lips, The Big Pink, Amazing Baby and Brakes! Check out www.escapegreat.com for full info! 
A welcome return from Leeds finest indie dance quartet, The Sunshine Underground. They return after the massive success of their debut album, 'Raise The Alarm' including massive dancefloor hits such as 'Borders', 'Put You In Your Place' and 'Commercial Breakdown'. This show is open to those 14+ and buy your tickets quickly!
Friday, April 24th, 2009
Eastbourne Festival: The Maccabees, Friendly Fires & more!!
Winter Garden, 6pm, £16 adv
Eastbourne Festival: The Maccabees, Friendly Fires & more!!
Winter Garden, 6pm, £16 adv
*COMPLETELY SOLD OUT!!!* We are delighted to bring you Eastbourne Festival featuring The Maccabees, Friendly Fires, Zane Lowe (Radio 1 ) DJ Set, The Joy Formidable & Data Select Party. The event takes place at Winter Garden on Friday 24th April and the event is open to those 14+, 14's to 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Check out www.eastbournefestivallive.com for further info! In association with our good friends, MB Promotions. 
The Cancer Bats have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal, and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion. Over 16's only.
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
BRITISH SEA POWER performing Man Of Aran soundtrack live!
Duke Of Yorks, 11pm, £15 adv
BRITISH SEA POWER performing Man Of Aran soundtrack live!
Duke Of Yorks, 11pm, £15 adv
British Sea Power have written and recorded a new soundtrack for the 1934 quasi-documentary Man Of Aran. The film is being re-released on DVD with the new BSP soundtrack - a release which will be preceded by the
band performing the soundtrack live to the film at Duke Of Yorks Picture House on 18 April. The BSP Man Of Aran package includes two discs - the re-scored Man Of Aran on DVD, plus the soundtrack by itself on CD. Over 18's only. 
The band on everyone's lips at the moment are from New York city and go by the name of The Virgins. These new wave/indie kings will visit Digital, Brighton on Tuesday 14th April. New single ‘Teen Lovers’ is released on February 23 through Atlantic Records. The track is taken from their hotly anticipated self-titled debut album, which will be out in April. The band have been named as one of NME’s ‘10 Tips For 2009’ as well as a ‘Band To Watch in 2009’ by MTV. Over 14's are welcome. 
Swedish quintet THE SOUNDS are excited to introduce and perform new material from their upcoming studio album with a series of 30+ headlining dates in major cities worldwide, including London, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Barcelona, Montreal, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. In addition, beginning March 10thth in Paris, France, the band will embark on a three-week European tour with Fall Out Boy, and then head to North America for a three-month trek with No Doubt. Over 14's only.
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* THE MACCABEES plus Lyrebirds & The Third Man
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £10 adv
*SOLD OUT!* THE MACCABEES plus Lyrebirds & The Third Man
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £10 adv
A welcome return to our favourite adopted Brighton band, The Maccabees! They tour the UK extensively in March & April as they gear up for the release of their second album. This is a follow up to their critically acclaimed, stunning debut, 'Colour It In'. Tickets go on sale at 9am Thursday 5th February and they won't be around for long! Over 14's only. 
Currently touring with The Script, confirmed to tour with Take That over the summer and with radio smash single, Wonderful out soon it looks like Gary Go will be one of the breakthrough acts of 2009. In supports comes the equally hotly tipped, VV Brown and Elviin. All ages welcome.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
THE YOUNG KNIVES plus Barringtone & End Of Level Baddie
Coalition, 7.30pm, £10 adv
THE YOUNG KNIVES plus Barringtone & End Of Level Baddie
Coalition, 7.30pm, £10 adv
Henry and The House of Lords are Brothers. Oliver met Henry in Technology and Control GCSE lessons at Ashby School. All three boys liked to "show off". They started to play in a band in the attic of Oliver's house. The band was named "Simple Pastoral Existence", this was not a good name. Ticket price includes free entry to Club NME that follows the gig. Over 14's only. 
Just Jack returns to Brighton for an exclusive show in the intimate surroundings of Audio. The show will see Jack and his band showcase new songs from his forthcoming album which follows the success one of the biggest hits of 2007, 'Starz In Their Eyes'. His new single 'Embers' is currently getting the same radio treatment so it looks like he's back to stay! In association with good friends Kilimanjaro. Over 18's only. 
After packing out Digital and supporting Sam Sparro in 2008, we are delighted to welcome them back to Brighton! Arguably the biggest band in Australia right now is Sneaky Sound System. Their single ‘I Love It’ had the longest chart run in Oz history, their debut album has gone twice platinum and at one point they had four singles in the Top 40. They played the Antipodean Live Earth concert, supported Robbie Williams, and cleaned up at the Arias, the down-under version of the Brits. Please note venue change, original tickets valid. Over 16's only. 
L.A.’s finest, The Bronx, return to these shores in late February to headline the Shred Yr Face 2 package tour alongside Fucked Up & Rolo Tomassi. The Bronx released their third self-titled album, digitally, in November through Wichita. The album will get a physical release on January 26th 2009. Recorded with Dave Schiffman (Mars Volta, System of A Down, Rage Against the Machine) in the group’s studio ‘The Big Game Lodge’ in Van Nuys CA. the record is simple, sloppy, out of tune and out of time. But that's exactly what it should be and packs a punch with a running time of 33min and 45 seconds. The bands longest playing LP up till this point in time. Over 14's only, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
SKINT & DEMORALISED plus Pope Joan & The Pursuit
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
SKINT & DEMORALISED plus Pope Joan & The Pursuit
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
Skint & Demoralised release their brilliant single This Song Is Definitely Not About You on Mercury Records on 16th February. This Song Is Definitely Not About You is the first full release from debut album, Love And Other Catastrophes, out in May 2009. The album is a rush of heavyweight guitar hooks, drive time friendly harmonies, killer choruses and a raft of memorable vocal lines that recall lost loves and criticise bitter enemies. This Song Is Definitely Not About You “is about a former friend who really let me down” tells Abbott. Over 16's only.
Friday, February 20th, 2009
WILD BEASTS plus Napoleon IIIrd & Le Band Extraordinaire
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £7.50 adv
WILD BEASTS plus Napoleon IIIrd & Le Band Extraordinaire
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £7.50 adv
The four boys of Wild Beasts aren't concerned with being of the modern, or being of the renaissance, being baggy pantsed or being tight pantsed, being in a scene or being in a place. Wild Beasts' music, being what it is, just is. Over 16's only. 
Prog is a four letter word. It’s also the genre that started off with a bold adventurism but became mired in bass solos and music so long-windedly dull that, in 1976, the punk explosion was a matter of life and death. Prog is what the Secret Machines get labelled. With big tunes and the sense that bountiful narcotics could enhance their gigs, the lineage is clear. However, while the Texan trio are progressive, they share nothing with the prog monkeys for whom music is little more than audio masturbation. Over 18's only, ID Required. 
The 4 piece are made up Luke Simpkins (vocals/piano), Dan Simpkins (bass), Harry Meads (drums) and Tim Ayers (guitar). Hailing from Sunny Devon and spotted initially by Fierce Panda (the small heat seeking label that discovered Coldplay and Keane) the band create perfecty crafted pop with catchy, guitar and piano driven melodies. Fresh off the back of a sold out arena tour with Scouting For Girls the band release their debut single, No Ties in early 09. Over 16's only. 
Mongrel, the band that features current and ex members of Babyshambles, Reverend and The Makers and The Arctic Monkeys play their first tour to promote the new album Better Than Heavy on Wall of Sound recordings. Over 14's only, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, February 6th, 2009
*SOLD OUT!* THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM plus Frank Turner
Concorde 2, 7pm - 10pm, £10 adv
*SOLD OUT!* THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM plus Frank Turner
Concorde 2, 7pm - 10pm, £10 adv
Sounding like a wonderfully gritty fusion of homestate hero Bruce Springsteen and the native sound of their hometown, New Brunswick (Bouncing Souls, Thursday), they add a pinch of Pogues-style rhythm-and-booze to a set of songs that together make a strong case for the quartet's second record being the best punk rock album made this year. Over 14's only, under 16's to be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, January 30th, 2009
SKY LARKIN plus Pulled Apart By Horses & Flashguns
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
SKY LARKIN plus Pulled Apart By Horses & Flashguns
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £6 adv
Huw Stephens Introducing Tour featuring Sky Larkin, Pulled Apart By Horses & guests. Sky Larkin are signed to the super cool Wichita Recordings (Bloc Party, The Cribs) and release their debut album in early 2009. They are one of the hottest bands in the world at the moment and we are delighted to be bringing them to Brighton on Friday 30th January! Over 16's only.
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
*SOLD OUT* INNERPARTYSYSTEM plus Middle Class Rut
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £8 adv
*SOLD OUT* INNERPARTYSYSTEM plus Middle Class Rut
Audio, 7pm - 10pm, £8 adv
Due to continued demand, Innerpartysystem are bringing their unique amalgamation of Rock and Dance elements to the UK on a sophomore headline tour which will see the Pennsylvanian quartet possessing audiences up and down the country through sheer unadulterated musical excess. This is a band that mixes beats and melody like no other and their captivating light show only adds to the band’s intrigue in the live arena and the forthcoming dates will bring things to a new level with their biggest tour to date. Over 16's only. 
The brainchild of singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes, Of Montreal were among the second wave of bands to emerge from the sprawling Elephant 6 collective. A native of Athens, GA, Barnes was inspired to form the euphoric indie pop group in the wake of a broken romance with a woman from Montreal. He signed with Bar/None Records while living in Florida, subsequently moved to Cleveland and Minneapolis in search of compatible bandmates, and finally returned home to collaborate with bassist Bryan Helium (also a member of Athens' Elf Power) and drummer Derek Almstead. Over 18's only, ID Required.
Friday, December 19th, 2008
THE GHOST OF A THOUSAND plus Rolo Tomassi & Casino Brawl
Freebutt, 8pm, £7 adv
THE GHOST OF A THOUSAND plus Rolo Tomassi & Casino Brawl
Freebutt, 8pm, £7 adv
Brighton's favourite hardcore quintet, The Ghost Of A Thousand headline a special Christmas show after a great year of touring alongside the likes of Alexisonfire, Gallows, Cancer Bats, Blood Red Shoes and many more. Support from super super special guests, Rolo Tomassi! 
Please note change of date, original tickets valid. THE WAIT IS OVER.. ’NO TEARS FOR THE CREATURES’ IS FINALLY FINISHED. The album will be released in the Spring, and we will be hitting the road as much as humanly possible, destroying all your towns, cities and villages, and draining them of booze.. THE BANDS LAST EVER SHOW!!
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* FUJIYA & MIYAGI plus Hereldeduke & Grasscut
Pavilion Theatre, 7.30pm, £9 adv
*SOLD OUT!* FUJIYA & MIYAGI plus Hereldeduke & Grasscut
Pavilion Theatre, 7.30pm, £9 adv
Fujiya & Miyagi don’t really sound like anything. Instead, they sound like everything condensed into perfectly arranged three minute chunks of infectious pop music, a strange hybrid of James Brown on Valium and Wire gone pop. Or maybe Serge Gainsbourg with a PhD in electronics backed by David Byrne’s Eno-produced scratchy guitar mixed by MF Doom. It’s Darwinism gone mad.
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Brighton Calling feat. Doll & The Kicks and many more!
The Providence, 8pm, £2 on the door
Brighton Calling feat. Doll & The Kicks and many more!
The Providence, 8pm, £2 on the door
Brighton Calling is our monthly showcase of our cities finest musical talents! It's second edition takes place on Friday 28th November and features 4 of Brighton's best upcoming bands; Doll & The Kicks, End Of Level Baddie, Stars & Sons and Butterfly Bangs. This is in association with one of Brighton's best music websites, www.brightoncalling.com. Over 18s welcome. ID Required.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT plus Welfare Mothers & Lostaura
The Hope, 8pm, £6 adv
THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT plus Welfare Mothers & Lostaura
The Hope, 8pm, £6 adv
"Occasionally you get lucky and stumble across a band at the very moment they ignite the engines and blast off into the heavens. The Airborne Toxic Event just gets louder and richer until the music practically bursts at the seams and spills its steaming guts across the stage." NME 
Norweigan indie rocker Ida Maria comes to Brighton on Tuesday 18th November having just smashed into the top 20 with her single, 'I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked'. Her debut album 'Fortress Round My Heart' is out now! 
Arguably the biggest band in Australia right now is Sneaky Sound System. Their single ‘I Love It’ had the longest chart run in Oz history, their debut album has gone twice platinum and at one point they had four singles in the Top 40. They played the Antipodean Live Earth concert, supported Robbie Williams, and cleaned up at the Arias, the down-under version of the Brits. Yet Sneaky are not a hard-touring rock band or a manufactured pop act. They’re certainly pop and proud of it, but their background lies in their country’s exploding dance scene. 
In the age of the tell-all confessional pop star blog or ‘indie’ bands who hire image consultants before they even sign a record deal, Toronto hardcore punk troupe Fucked Up possess that rare and precious thing: mystique. It might be hard to believe when their shirtless singer’s smashing bottles against his forehead and spitting water into the faces of the crowd, but for a long time the only way that you could find out much about The Myth was by going to see them live. 
Fusing a vintage sound & sensibility with a joyous, contemporary edge, Beth Rowley is essential listening for 2008. Born to British parents in Peru and raised in Bristol, the 26-year old singer/songwriter defies expectation with her towering vocals and sophisticated, gospel-tinged sound. Armed with an arsenal of timeless tracks, her debut album charted in the top ten upon its May release and has since knocked up 60,000 sales! 
Imagine the love child of the B52’s and Wham produced by Nile Rodgers and voila you have Alphabeat! Popjustice called them 'the best band in the world ever' NME named Alphabeat 'The best Scandinavian band since ABBA...' Already firm favourites on the European festival circuit, their debut album 'Alphabeat' has gone platinum in their native Denmark. They will be bringing their winning combo of infectious feel good pop and memorably energetic live performances over to the UK!
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Brighton Calling feat. Gloria Cyles, My Federation and more!
The Providence, 8pm, £2 on the door
Brighton Calling feat. Gloria Cyles, My Federation and more!
The Providence, 8pm, £2 on the door
Brighton Calling is our new monthly showcase of our cities finest musical talents! It's launch night on Friday 31st October features 4 of Brighton's best upcoming bands; Gloria Cycles, My Federation, Hereldeduke & Lyrebirds. This is in association with one of Brighton's best music websites, www.brightoncalling.com. Over 18s welcome. ID Required. 
The Cancer Bats have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal, and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion. The band come to Brighton as they take a break from touring with Funeral For A Friend. 
Mumford & Sons are a Folk / Bluegrass group formed in London in September of 2007. Having received critical acclaim from NME & the Guardian on their “Band of the Day” online forum and resounding praise from nearly everyone who has witnessed them supporting the infinitely talented Laura Marling, Mumford & Sons continue to turn heads in London’s growing folk scene. 
In his own words.. OK. I started out my musical journey as a tiny yout playin my elders records, continued it when I left school (after going through a few phases), blagged my way into studios sayin I was an engineer when all I wanted was to use the studio 4 free. Did that... made beats, wrote tunes an learned a few lessons in life and music on the way. Quit the studio life in search of a dream... so I started doing open mics... got mad love, got taken seriously, got signed, got a band 2gether... toured loads, recorded my album... so here i am, living a dream. 
One of the UK's best new bands Cajun Dance Party return to Brighton on Monday 13th October in support of recent album release 'The Colourful Life'. 
Hailed as one of the top 3 performances at Glastonbury Festival '07 : "Electo-pop perverts Holy Fuck make a noise as abrasive as it is awesome ... these dark disco droogs thread every sound under the sun through their electric playground of wires. They come on like the nastiest electronic band since Suicide, or like the The Fall reworking their brains with screwdrivers, or Add N to (X) playing speed metal. They're the kind of band that could hoof a hangover to kingdome come, or wring the neck of a banal main stage performance". 
Friendly Fires are one of 2008's most talked about bands having released dance floor anthem 'Paris' earlier this year on the ultra cool Moshi Moshi Records. The band stormed TGE 2008 and have also just come off the NME tour with Crystal Castles. They come to Brighton as they tour their eagerly awaited debut album on the hit parade that is XL Recordings.
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
HOT CLUB DE PARIS plus Heels Catch Fire & Lyrebirds
Audio, 7pm, £7.50 adv
HOT CLUB DE PARIS plus Heels Catch Fire & Lyrebirds
Audio, 7pm, £7.50 adv
One of Lout's favourite bands Hot Club De Paris are back in Brighton after packing out their two shows at The Great Escape! Touring in support of their latest cracking full length, 'Live At Dead Lake'. Don't forget its an early show, so don't be late! Over 16's welcome. ID required.
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* SAM SPARRO plus Sneaky Sound System
Corn Exchange, 7:30pm, £12
*SOLD OUT!* SAM SPARRO plus Sneaky Sound System
Corn Exchange, 7:30pm, £12
Sam Sparro is that classic template for an interesting pop star: the misfit who found his way into the mainstream. Too Australian for America, too American for Australia, and too openly gay for both, his peripatetic upbringing was, by all accounts, a solitary one. Suddenly, the United Kingdom has taken him to its heart, and his very-nearly-chart-topping single "Black and Gold" has correctly been hailed as this year's "Hey Ya!" or "Crazy", ie, a unifying soul-pop singalong that the whole world loves. New Single '21st Century Life' out 28th July - Debut Album 'Sam Sparro' Out Now! Sponsored by Wonky Pop!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
BRITISH SEA POWER plus Brighton Brass Band & Film School
Corn Exchange, 7:30pm, £14 adv
BRITISH SEA POWER plus Brighton Brass Band & Film School
Corn Exchange, 7:30pm, £14 adv
British Sea Power are back with their biggest ever headline Brighton show at Corn Exchange on Thursday 2nd October. Following the critical acclaim received for the bands latest lp 'Do You Like Rock Music?, we are expecting tickets to sell very fast so don't hang about!
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
KILL HANNAH plus Exit Ten, My Passion & Serpico
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £9
KILL HANNAH plus Exit Ten, My Passion & Serpico
Concorde 2, 7.30pm, £9
Until There's Nothing Left of Us" is a pleasing pity party with lustful urgency and an abundance of codependent resentment. Would you expect less from a lead singer who named his band after murderous intentions for his ex-girlfriend? Despite the inconsolable attitude of Kill Hannah's intimate lyrics, the slightly nasal vocals are a far cry from emo whining. The raspy whispers and moaning sighs of the first single, "Lips Like Morphine," induce a similar drug-like trance. 
Brett Anderson is the former frontman of 90's phenomenom, Suede. Brett has just released his new studio album, Wilderness and comes to Brighton for a very special and rare appearance! Please note their is no support act for this show with Brett playing two sets, set one starts at 8.30pm sharp! 
Enter us! Toronto’s Born Ruffians – Luke Lalonde, Mitch DeRosier and Steve Hamelin. We are the next link in the evolutionary chain of contemporary pop music, mixing drums, bass, and electric guitar, an almost unheard of combination, with bits of harmonium, piano and plenty of “hootin and hollerin” to create a sound we call “the best we could come up with!” 
In early 2002, Mark Kozelek assembled Sun Kil Moon with former Red House Painter Anthony Koutsos, Black Lab bassist Geoff Stanfield, and erstwhile American Music Club drummer Tim Mooney. Their debut LP, Ghosts of the Great Highway, appeared to wide critical acclaim in late 2003, and Kozelek assembled a new touring band to support its release, spending the better part of 2004 on the road. He also continued his film career, again playing a fictional musician in the 2005 big-screen adaptation of Steve Martin's comedic novella -Shopgirl. That summer, Kozelek joined with Low's Alan Sparhawk in the classic-rock cover band the Retribution Gospel Choir, issuing a tour-only EP in advance of the second Sun Kil Moon album, the much maligned Tiny Cities, a collection of covers by indie rock band Modest Mouse. The album was the first released on Kozelek's own Caldo Verde label. April, featuring guest vocals from Will Oldham and Ben Gibbard, followed in 2008. Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide. Please note venue change, original tickets valid.
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
BLACK LUNGS (feat Wade from Alexisonfire) plus The Loyalties
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £7.50
BLACK LUNGS (feat Wade from Alexisonfire) plus The Loyalties
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £7.50
Inspired by such wide-ranging influences as folk, punk, classical, soul and country, Black Lungs crafts fiercely literate lyrics and strikingly uncomplicated melodies with a raw intensity that comes from the heart and hits the listener point blank in the chest. Black Lungs’ architect, Wade MacNeil, is no stranger to the music scene. In addition to extensive touring all over the world, MacNeil has earned a #1 debut on the Top 200 Soundscan, 2 Platinum records, 1 Gold record, and a JUNO for New Group of the Year as vocalist and guitarist of Alexisonfire. 
Former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus comes to Brighton backed by The Jicks in support of his fourth solo album. A one off show not to be missed! 
Exclusive Reading festival warm up from the Yorkshire indie pop quintet. Their new single 'You & Me' is out on 14th July which follows their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Started A Fire'. Tickets will sell fast for this one! 
Elliot Minor make a triumphant return to C2 after scoring a top ten with their self titled debut album! The York quintet come to Brighton as part of the seaside 'Skimpies And Aviators Tour'. Tickets on sale now! 
Blackheath songwriter Jose Vanders comes to Brighton on her debut UK tour. Jose presents a show on BBC3 and is one of the most tipped artists of 2008. Go check our her acoustic/pop sensibilities over at www.myspace.com/vandersmusic! 
Sweet as apple-pie pop, from Stockholm high school girls, led by a pounding Hammond organ. These four tracks emulate some of the true twee pop greats such as Bis and Girlfrendo. “Those Dancing Days”, the northern soul inspired song which the band are named after, could easily fit onto the soundtrack of Austin Powers. “Hitten,” possibly the band’s signature tune is a fizzy pop number which will have you singing along instantly. If this band are not the next big thing I am willing to bet my life savings that one of the members of this group will feature on a Top Twenty selling Swedish album within the next five years. (Nick Levine - It's A Trap) 
The Wedding Present play an exclusive one off show in Brighton to celebrate the launch of their brand new album "El Rey" released on 19th May 2008. This is the band's first new record in three years and a welcome return to Brighton since their sold out show in 2005.
We're really excited about this show, it's going to be pretty special..! Tickets on sale now from The Dome Box Office, Rounder, Resident, seetickets.com and ticketweb.co.uk 
MGMT return to the UK in May for their biggest UK headline tour so far. They'll be building on the critical acclaim that has met their brilliant debut single Time To Pretend and the staggering album Oracular Spectacular. Oracular Spectacular, out now, is set to be one of the albums of the year. Ambitious and epic, its a sonic adventure. MGMT are a band not afraid to take chances and as a result have made something that sounds like little else. Its colourful, alive and forward thinking.
Thursday, May 15th, 2008
THE GREAT ESCAPE Europe's Leading New Music Festival
Various Venues, Brighton, , £45 plus booking fee
THE GREAT ESCAPE Europe's Leading New Music Festival
Various Venues, Brighton, , £45 plus booking fee
We're proud to be working on the Great Escape again this year. The three day festival takes place on 15th-17th May 2008 across more than 25 of the city's leading live music venues.
The line up so far includes: The Wombats, The Hold Steady, The Subways, Young Knives, Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong, Yeasayer, Black Mountain, No Age, Tunng, Lightspeed Champion, Wild Beasts, Fujiya & Miyagi, Peter Von Poehl, School Of Language, Black Lips, White Lies, Iron and Wine, Public Service Announcers, Born Ruffians, One Night Only, Teenagers, Crystal Castles, Canterbury, Team Waterpolo, and The Black Angels.
Earlybird tickets priced £45 for the weekend are on sale now from all the usual outlets...!
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* THE MACCABEES plus Good Shoes
Concorde 2, 7pm - Early show!, £11 adv
*SOLD OUT!* THE MACCABEES plus Good Shoes
Concorde 2, 7pm - Early show!, £11 adv
The Maccabees announce surprise tour of intimate venues to unveil new songs. The Maccabees ended 2007 on a high with a triumphant sold-out date at London’s Roundhouse and great acclaim for their debut album “Colour It In”: Artrocker made it their Album of The Year, Xfm short-listed it for their Debut Album of The Year and NME called it “The best alt.pop record of 2007, no contest”. Not a band to rest on their laurels, The Maccabees headed straight into the studio where they have been crafting songs for their sophomore record. The Brighton boys are eager to road-test the fruits of their labours, and as befits one of the hardest working bands around, have announced a surprise tour of venues significantly smaller than those they have grown used to playing which means a great opportunity for fans to catch The Maccabees in the sweaty confines of the Concorde2. Early Show! Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* THE AUTOMATIC plus Viva Machine plus Canterbury
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £9
*SOLD OUT!* THE AUTOMATIC plus Viva Machine plus Canterbury
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £9
Cardiff quartet 'The Automatic' showcase new songs on a massive UK tour club following the global success of debut album 'Not Accepted Anywhere'.
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* ALPHABEAT plus Frankmusik and Leon Jean-Marie
Audio, 7pm - Early show!, £6.50 adv
*SOLD OUT!* ALPHABEAT plus Frankmusik and Leon Jean-Marie
Audio, 7pm - Early show!, £6.50 adv
*Please note change of date, original tickets valid!* The Wonky Pop tour hits Brighton! The Danish pop sensation, Alphabeat are joined by soulful Leon Jean-Marie and Frankmusik who combine the best elements of eighties music with the commodore 64 sound chip and power pop arrangements. Early show! Over 16's welcome. ID Required. 
It’s been quite a ride for Seattle rockers AIDEN, who, in just two years, have gone from obscurity to gracing magazine covers, winning awards and playing arenas with their heroes. Fueled by infectious dark punk and an infamously jaw dropping live show, they have taken the world by storm…not bad for five kids from the rainy city who formed while two of them were still in high school. 
Welwyn Garden City based trio The Subways have quickly established themselves as one of Britain's most undeniably “Arse kicking – will someone please turn that mutha up” bands. Live they will blow your brains clear through the back of your skull and leave your body flopping around like a helpless rag doll being shaken by a very petulant child who’s forgotten to take their Ritalin. 
Hailed as one of the top 3 performances at Glastonbury Festival '07 : "Electo-pop perverts Holy Fuck make a noise as abrasive as it is awesome ... these dark disco droogs thread every sound under the sun through their electric playground of wires. They come on like the nastiest electronic band since Suicide, or like the The Fall reworking their brains with screwdrivers, or Add N to (X) playing speed metal. They're the kind of band that could hoof a hangover to kingdome come, or wring the neck of a banal main stage performance".
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* CITY & COLOUR plus Attack In Black
Komedia, 8:00pm, £12.50 adv
*SOLD OUT!* CITY & COLOUR plus Attack In Black
Komedia, 8:00pm, £12.50 adv
Dallas is back in Brighton! Don't miss his amazing performance. New album ‘Bring Me Your Love’ out now. 
Plus Centurion, Dead Swans, Brides and Whitemare
Early show!! Don't miss out! 
was born with the name Ricardo Terfry. My dad started calling me Buck 65 the day I was born. I don't know why. That's the truth. A lot of stories have been made up about where the name comes from, some of them by me. I've lied about it. But "where does the name come from?" is a boring question. And the truth is, I don't even know myself. 
Kid Harpoon is back! This show is 14 plus. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Supporting are Helsinki (Drew from Babyshambles!) and local favourites Gloria Cycles. 
Gary Numan will be performing "Replicas" in it's entirety. It's been 20 years since Gary Numan's played Brighton. This is a special show not to be missed!
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
SANDI THOM plus Randall Brenaman plus Andy Walker
Komedia (downstairs), 8pm, £10
SANDI THOM plus Randall Brenaman plus Andy Walker
Komedia (downstairs), 8pm, £10
When your debut single is number one in seven different countries and your album goes on to sell more than 700,000 copies, you get to choose where you record the follow-up. And having made her first album on a miniscule budget in a freezing barn in Cheshire, you might think Sandi Thom would want to go a bit more upmarket this time. But Sandi tends to do things her own way, no matter how unconventional that may be. Which is why she recorded the whole of her second album, ‘The Pink & The Lily’ in the basement of her flat in Tooting.
“I like my own surroundings,” she smiles. “And I like being in control. For me it’s about being comfortable, being able to relax and not be intimidated. In fact I probably did most of my vocals in my pyjamas – I’d get out of bed, make a cup of tea, go downstairs and just do it! And it was great having that freedom.” 
Mumm-Ra are back showcasing new material from there follow up to the very successful 2007 release, 'These Things Move In Threes'. After selling out the Concorde last year we are expecting this one to sell fast! Over 18s welcome. ID Required. 
Fink returns to him hometown after his sold out Redroaster show in October! Following the break-out "Biscuits for Breakfast" LP, Ninja Tune's Fink is back a year later with a fresh collection of heart-pounding, road-tested songs. "Distance and Time" is an evolution for Fink - created from hundreds of shows worth of experience, travel, thought, and performance. The album has been produced by Andy Barlow (Lamb) and sees Fink accompanied by collaborators Guy Whittaker on bass and Tim Thornton on drums - a band who know exactly what they're doing. 
New Yorks MGMT are definately ones to watch in 2008! Championed at CMJ festival, loved by the NME and generally brilliant. They will also be releasing there debut record through Columbia Records. 
Following in the footsteps of LIFETIME, GORILLA BISCUITS, and SAVES THE DAY, SET YOUR GOALS espouse a brand of positive hardcore punk that has sadly been absent in the music scene in recent years. Recognized as one of the “100 bands you need to know in 2006” by Alternative Press, the band has already gained both respect from critics and ardent fans in their relatively brief career. The band formed in early 2004, as an outlet to play the type of music they loved listening to. From there it grew into what it is now- a dedicated group of guys that have honed their songwriting abilities and are constantly on tour. The band has even persevered and stayed positive despite the theft of their trailer and the rebuilding of their van’s transmission (four times). Over 14s welcome.
Friday, February 29th, 2008
ELLIOT MINOR plus The Electric City
Concorde 2, 7pm - Elliot Minor on stage at 8:30pm, £10 adv
ELLIOT MINOR plus The Electric City
Concorde 2, 7pm - Elliot Minor on stage at 8:30pm, £10 adv
Elliot Minor is a five-piece from York whose music is an explosive collision of Rock and Classical. The music is daring and unafraid…Racing pianos, driving guitars, sweeping violins and crashing cymbals harmonize in a symphony of sound, evoking the stories and emotions of frontman, Alex Davies. The songs are arranged around Elliot, the band’s piano, and they are rich with minor and dissonant chords, hence the name, Elliot Minor.
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
The Ghost Of A Thousand + The Plight + Blackhole + Hexes
Freebutt, 7.30pm, £7
The Ghost Of A Thousand + The Plight + Blackhole + Hexes
Freebutt, 7.30pm, £7
Brighton hardcore heroes return for a show at the newly reopened Freebutt with a great line up!
Monday, February 18th, 2008
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA plus Anathallo plus Telegraphs
Pressure Point, 8pm, £8 adv
MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA plus Anathallo plus Telegraphs
Pressure Point, 8pm, £8 adv
The Atlanta-based Manchester Orchestra is a constantly changing line-up of musicians who enjoy creating captivating music, and an unforgettable live show. In just a few month’s time, the tightly-knit musical force has emerged as one of the most mesmerizing and dynamic young bands in the region, embracing the sweeping, melodic, emotional territory mined by such seminal artists as Dismemberment Plan, Grandaddy and The Weakerthans.
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
THE MISERABLE RICH + Alice & The Majesty + Sharon Lewis
Komedia Studio Bar, 8pm, £5
THE MISERABLE RICH + Alice & The Majesty + Sharon Lewis
Komedia Studio Bar, 8pm, £5
Alice McLaughlin writes and sings magnificent, soulful pop, tinged with blues and folk, evoking the fierce and the fragile and crossing mainstream appeal with leftfield spirit. Passion and spontaneity are at the heart of her lyrics and music. Alice lives a simple, no frills life in north London’s canal boat community, where she recorded many demos on her narrowboat.
Friday, February 1st, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* BRITISH SEA POWER + Restlesslist + Eamon
Digital, 8pm, £12.50
*SOLD OUT!* BRITISH SEA POWER + Restlesslist + Eamon
Digital, 8pm, £12.50
A second Brighton British Sea Power date added due to popular demand! This is being run as an end of tour party for the band and all ticket holders gain free entry to the indie/rock n roll night (Stone Love) that will follow the gig. Tickets on sale now!
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* ONE NIGHT ONLY plus Nick Harrison and Cass Lowe
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £7.50
*SOLD OUT!* ONE NIGHT ONLY plus Nick Harrison and Cass Lowe
Audio, 7pm Early show!, £7.50
Every great band needs its thunderbolt. Y'know, the charismatic rock god guy who joins the band, sacks the crap drummer, brings in a new keyboardist, writes most of their huge hit songs, insists on playing all the guitars and singing and transforms them into a globe slam-dunking rock Atlas. Oasis had Noel. The Clash had Strummer. And One Night Only have George Craig. Shaggy of hair, snarly of lip and with the indie god gene throbbing deep in his marrow, George joined what was, in 2003, a not-entirely-hopeful Beatles covers act from Helmsley, North Yorkshire, made up of older schoolfriends from his secondary school. He insisted on playing guitar and singing. He began writing most of their best songs. He brought in a new keyboard player. Drummer Sam Ford, presumably spotting a pattern emerging here, must have feared a putsch on his stool but was thankfully deemed good enough to survive.
Over 16s welcome.
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
*SOLD OUT!* BRITISH SEA POWER + These New Puritans + Eamon
Komedia, 8pm, £12.50 adv
*SOLD OUT!* BRITISH SEA POWER + These New Puritans + Eamon
Komedia, 8pm, £12.50 adv
British Sea Power are back! This time in support of their new album "Do You Like Rock Music?" Don't miss them at Komedia!!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008
MEG BAIRD (Espers) plus Sharon Van Etten and birdengine
Redroaster, 8pm, £8
MEG BAIRD (Espers) plus Sharon Van Etten and birdengine
Redroaster, 8pm, £8
In her own words... I am one of founding members and primary songwriters in Espers. I was suggested to, then recruited by Brooke based on the Baird Sisters work, and for a general reputation for being "folky" (not really a compliment from the peers who connected us). It isn't untrue that once together we spent a great deal of time in candlelight over wooden floors listening for breaks from city noise to hit record again. 
A national showcase with many great prizes up for grabs including festival slots and a tour van for the winners of the London finale. The Brighton show includes four hotly tipped local bands including My Federation, Laser Crabs, Sheeva and Welfare Mothers. Over 18s welcome. 